Season 2

Soil and Plant Sap testing with Melissa Werkema

In this episode we talk soil and plant nutrition with Melissa Werkema the lab tech and manager of Future Analytics lab in Red Deer Alberta.
For more information about Future Analytics, visit their website at https://www.futureanalyticsinc.com/
 
To check out PCBFA's research, send us a message, or check out our newsletters and fact sheets go to https://www.peacecountrybeef.ca/
 
Our theme music is Redwood Highway by Jason Shaw, find out more at https://www.audionautix.com/
 

Weed management with Sonja Raven

In this episode, we talk weed classifications and management with Sonya Raven Grande Prairie's agricultural fieldman.
For more information about invasive plants and weeds, check out the links below, or reach out to your local ag fieldman at your county office!
Common Plants of the Western Rangelands https://bookstore.ualberta.ca/p-22174-common-plants-of-the-western-rangelands-volume-1-grasses-and-grass-like-species.aspx
Alberta Invasive Plant Council's invasive plant page; https://abinvasives.ca/invasive-plants/
AB invasive plant id guide https://open.alberta.ca/publications/6740590
Also, Check out the County of Grande Prairie's Pest and Disease page https://www.countygp.ab.ca/en/living-in-our-community/pest-and-disease.aspx
 
If you have a topic or speaker suggestion for our podcast, send us a message! You can find our contact information at peacecountrybeef.ca!
 
Our theme song is Redwood Highway by Jason Shaw; find more of his music at Audionautix.com

The Waldron Grazing Co-Op Part Two: Water and Fencing

In part two of our chat with Mike Roberts of the Waldron Grazing Co-op we talk about the importance of a good watering system, fencing, and responsible stewardship.
For more information about the Foothills Forage and Grazing Association: check out their website at https://www.foothillsforage.com/
For more information about the Waldron; check out http://waldronranch.com/
As always, feel free to drop by PCBFA's website at https://peacecountrybeef.ca/
to check out our research and upcoming events.
 
Our theme music is Redwood Highway by Jason Shaw at Audionautix.com

The Waldron Grazing Co-Op Part One; Grazing Practices

In part one of our interview with Mike Roberts of the Waldron Grazing Co-op we talk about rotational grazing, the format of the co op and pasture set up. For more information about the Foothills Forage and Grazing Association: check out their website at https://www.foothillsforage.com/
For more information about the Waldron; check out http://waldronranch.com/
As always, feel free to drop by PCBFA's website at https://peacecountrybeef.ca/
to check out our research and upcoming events.
 
Our theme music is Redwood Highway by Jason Shaw at Audionautix.com